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3 top spots in the Irvine Health and Science Complex

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Published on January 07, 2020
3 top spots in the Irvine Health and Science ComplexFukada | Photo: Stephanie P./Yelp

Spending time in the Irvine Health and Science Complex? Get to know this neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses: a macaron shop, a Japanese restaurant and a market with an in-house deli and cafe.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in the Irvine Health and Science Complex, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Honey & Butter Macarons

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Topping the list is Honey & Butter Macarons, a spot to score macarons and other desserts. Located at 633 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 633, it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,006 reviews on Yelp. Its macarons come in a variety of rotating flavors, such as milk and honey, sea-salted caramel, pistachio and eggnog latte.

2. Fukada

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Next up is Japanese spot Fukada, at 8683 Irvine Center Drive. With four stars out of 2,563 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. It specializes in soba and udon noodle dishes, as well as such entrees as chicken teriyaki, pork loin cutlet and Chilean sea bass.

3. Village Market

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Grocery store and deli cafe Village Market, which also offers beer, wine and spirits, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business at 41 Prism four stars out of 137 reviews. Its cafe offerings include breakfast burritos, hot and cold sandwiches, grilled paninis and pizza.


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